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these problems were committed under the watch of the army and our army responsibility. i would say, as we go forward, once we have had the opportunity to identify issues and restructure our cells, that it would be very helpful to have this committee, as part of its , to have usocess ies periodically due to the regulatory oversight hearings that this committee does so effectively. part of the problem that i think existed here is that, for all of the important that the army places on it, arlington national cemetery was a satellite spinning off by itself. i think part of the problem was general order 13, but it goes deeper than that. we have a directing reporting unit. we have field agencies that operate somewhat independently. that has to be a part of this process and how we found ourselves and where we did. i am ordering the inspector general from this point forward to dubai annual inspection actions -- to do bi-annual inspections. >> i cannot comment on an inspection. there is still ongoing litigation that would be inappropriate for us to comment on. i apologize that i
these problems were committed under the watch of the army and our army responsibility. i would say, as we go forward, once we have had the opportunity to identify issues and restructure our cells, that it would be very helpful to have this committee, as part of its , to have usocess ies periodically due to the regulatory oversight hearings that this committee does so effectively. part of the problem that i think existed here is that, for all of the important that the army places on it,...
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army surgeon general. over the past two-three years has become the face of behavioral health care in the military services. i had the pleasure of appearing on a panel with her in the mental health colchis -- caucus. i found her to be a superb spokesman for military the april health care and also someone who has an innate understanding of the challenges surviving for combat. colonel richie is a graduate of harvard university and also attended george washington university and as war -- or at walter reed and uniform university of the health sciences and is eminently qualified richie has published over 130 different publications in this field and the field of forensic. we welcome her to this panel. [applause] >> it is a real pleasure to be here. i want to enlarge the promise to start with. i know that the dod and the army can work with the va. we do it all the time. ira and i go back a long way. since we have nzami here, how can we also engaged all of you an hour together. one thing i hear a lot is frustration
army surgeon general. over the past two-three years has become the face of behavioral health care in the military services. i had the pleasure of appearing on a panel with her in the mental health colchis -- caucus. i found her to be a superb spokesman for military the april health care and also someone who has an innate understanding of the challenges surviving for combat. colonel richie is a graduate of harvard university and also attended george washington university and as war -- or at...
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my father, a combat veteran, asked me to join the army when i was 16. he said you owe it to your country and that you should serve. as a college freshman, my daily walks me the question what learning the art of the ship -- never mind the gratuitous jabs of wearing the uniform on yale's campus. i was told that i should not wear that uniform to class, and i decided to speak out. trips to washington, d.c., along with lots of work gave rise to act.assage of the rotc i cared deeply about the republic. having worked closely with a legislative team to craft the amendment, i could speak to legislative intent. the goal is to renew support on campus. as the unanimous ruling reflects, in order for a law school to receive federal funding, the law school must offer recruiters the same access that it provides to the non-military recruiter receiving the most favorable access. claims that dean kagan comply with the solemn commitment are factually false. she admitted to breaking law in a letter she wrote to the harvard law school community. noe court's decision meant in
my father, a combat veteran, asked me to join the army when i was 16. he said you owe it to your country and that you should serve. as a college freshman, my daily walks me the question what learning the art of the ship -- never mind the gratuitous jabs of wearing the uniform on yale's campus. i was told that i should not wear that uniform to class, and i decided to speak out. trips to washington, d.c., along with lots of work gave rise to act.assage of the rotc i cared deeply about the...
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army wounded warrior program. it fosters an abundance and supports the position back to active duty or civilian life. adrienne -- adrian villalobos is an international disability rights network in washington to sponsorship from southern egyptian tradition. the drugs is on special education and sensibility policy. at the age of eight, he was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury after major car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. e is an active member of the disability community for 17 years. it is completed his first year of graduate studies at the university of texas at el paso and is working toward a dual master's degree in public and business administration. casandra cox is a former resident of an adult, and the bronx and successfully transitioned to her own apartment more than one year ago. she is a member of the policy committee of the coalition of institutional efficient disabled, a consumer and advocacy organization and a nursing home residents for new york city. earlier this year, the work resid
army wounded warrior program. it fosters an abundance and supports the position back to active duty or civilian life. adrienne -- adrian villalobos is an international disability rights network in washington to sponsorship from southern egyptian tradition. the drugs is on special education and sensibility policy. at the age of eight, he was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury after major car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. e is an active member of the disability community for...
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he was an army airborne soldier. he served combat tours in both iraq and afghanistan and was with c company second battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment out of fort bragg. now, the 82nd airborne division has had its share of famous soldiers from world war ii. but the real story of the 82nd airborne division is the story of the selfless men like eduardo laredo, one of the thousands of par troopers in jump boots, baggy pants and maroon about a rates. they jump -- berets. they jump out of aircraft and stare danger right in the face. and if you're looking for peril, you'll find our paratroopers there jumping out of airplanes into the worst hell holes on the planet, finding the terrorists co-ering in their caves, taking the fight to the enemy and treading where the tim ed dare not go. you see, madam speaker, our airborne soldiers plant the american flag and say, the american soldier is here to defend freedom and liberty. they go to liberate, not to conquer. and you can point them to danger and they'll jump right in
he was an army airborne soldier. he served combat tours in both iraq and afghanistan and was with c company second battalion, 508th parachute infantry regiment out of fort bragg. now, the 82nd airborne division has had its share of famous soldiers from world war ii. but the real story of the 82nd airborne division is the story of the selfless men like eduardo laredo, one of the thousands of par troopers in jump boots, baggy pants and maroon about a rates. they jump -- berets. they jump out of...
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army from 1963 to 1984. president nixon awarded him the medal of honor for his heroism. he was also awarded the distinguished service cross, two bronze stars and a purple heart over the course of his military service. he was not a hero not only in the battlefield, but by the way he lived his life serving others. as the director of the arkansas department of veterans affairs, he was influential in finding services for veterans and their families and the long-term care facility and arkansas state veterans cemetery. his lifetime of dedication to our country and american veterans is worthy of the many awards and recognitions he received. a humble man who loved his people, nick always had the veteran at heart. he will be greatly missed. and with that, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? mr. thompson: request permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. thompson: madam speaker, this week, 20 years ago, the ame
army from 1963 to 1984. president nixon awarded him the medal of honor for his heroism. he was also awarded the distinguished service cross, two bronze stars and a purple heart over the course of his military service. he was not a hero not only in the battlefield, but by the way he lived his life serving others. as the director of the arkansas department of veterans affairs, he was influential in finding services for veterans and their families and the long-term care facility and arkansas state...
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he was an army man. all the flags in the small town of dayton, texas are flying at half smast this week. there are signs all over this town of just 5,000, handmade signs, electronic signs throughout the community honoring jesse. the services will be held on saturday at the dayton community center and the whole town will turn out to honor their native son and honor his family. jesse is survived by his wife sara, their 6-month-old daughter, lana rose, and his daughter who is 3. also his mother and stepfather and two sisters. he will be buried in houston, texas. all his fellow soldiers gave some, but jesse gave all in his defense for freedom. our brave troopers go to war defending freedom and liberty in faraway lands. in the dark, cold desert night and the parched insufferable desert heat, these brave warriors pay with their blood and sacrifice for freedom and liberty and for america. they sanctify the -- with their blood lands they have never seen and they fight for people they do not know. madam speaker,
he was an army man. all the flags in the small town of dayton, texas are flying at half smast this week. there are signs all over this town of just 5,000, handmade signs, electronic signs throughout the community honoring jesse. the services will be held on saturday at the dayton community center and the whole town will turn out to honor their native son and honor his family. jesse is survived by his wife sara, their 6-month-old daughter, lana rose, and his daughter who is 3. also his mother...
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that is a significant change for pakistan and for the pakistani army. they are fighting their own people in some cases and they want the public support behind him. >> time -- the time table discussion in this country with president obama suggesting that come july 2011 we should start drawing down the number of troops in afghanistan. and admiral mullen saying the other day that the latest offensive has been postponed a bit. we will not notice ackley how it has gone until the end of this year. -- we will not know exactly how it has gone until the end of this year. when you talk to people in the larger southwest asian region, or pakistan for that matter, first, what is their time table? do they think that we have heard it long enough epo there -- that they're there for the long haul? or do they assume that the u.s. is going to pull out? >> i believe many in the taliban leave that the u.s. will pull out. that is what they tell the afghan villagers. they often comment that the americans have their watches, but we have the time. that means, they do not have a
that is a significant change for pakistan and for the pakistani army. they are fighting their own people in some cases and they want the public support behind him. >> time -- the time table discussion in this country with president obama suggesting that come july 2011 we should start drawing down the number of troops in afghanistan. and admiral mullen saying the other day that the latest offensive has been postponed a bit. we will not notice ackley how it has gone until the end of this...
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the army corps of engineers or u.s. coast guard have no objection. and the federal navigation channel. the bill is noncontroversial. there are no costs associated with dee authorizing this portion of the washington -- deauthorizing this portion of the washington channel. i support passage and recommend my colleagues vote for and approve h.r. 5545. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from the district of columbia. ms. norton: madam speaker, 10 years ago this house approved a bill to revitalize the southeast waterfront. the southeast federal center is now being reinvigorated just down the street from the southwest waterfront. it is now called the yards. i very much appreciate that this house understood that it was far better for the southeast waterfront owned by the federal government to be revitalized than to lie shallow. already it is blossoming and blooming. but the southwest waterfront has been awaiting concurrent action not by this house and not at the expense of
the army corps of engineers or u.s. coast guard have no objection. and the federal navigation channel. the bill is noncontroversial. there are no costs associated with dee authorizing this portion of the washington -- deauthorizing this portion of the washington channel. i support passage and recommend my colleagues vote for and approve h.r. 5545. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from the district of...
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it is, in large part, what brought down the russian army. the supply chain was a real problem for them. st: we found a report of an oil tanker that was hit on its way to deliver oil. the oil used in afghanistan is impressive. the need to get oil long distances. guest: that is apparently part of another investigation that we are doing. it is everything from oil to mraps, to water, to food. it is allssential. host: you have some qualms about the war in afanistan, it is fair to say? guest: i am not sure that we are embarking under the most efficient and cost-effective mission. there are a limited number of al qaeda in afghanistan. another limited amount in the border area of the pakistan. al qaeda leaders in yemen, somalia, sudan. everywhere except afghanistan we do not send in 100,000 troops on the ground. we work with indigenous government and other operations cooperative lead to objection, amended. the unfinished business is the question on suspending the rules and agreeing to h.con.res 290, which the clerk will report by title. the clerk: h
it is, in large part, what brought down the russian army. the supply chain was a real problem for them. st: we found a report of an oil tanker that was hit on its way to deliver oil. the oil used in afghanistan is impressive. the need to get oil long distances. guest: that is apparently part of another investigation that we are doing. it is everything from oil to mraps, to water, to food. it is allssential. host: you have some qualms about the war in afanistan, it is fair to say? guest: i am...
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bright: i rise to pay tribute to army specialist, brean dan was the third generation of his family to be part of the 82nd airborne division. he was stationed at fort bragg, north carolina, and a member of the 508 infantry parachute regiment. after high school he enrolled at enterprise state junior college, where i went to school where, like his older brother tim he showed an interest in comedy. but brendan had a higher calling and believed he should serve his country first before doing anything else. without question, he adhered to the concept of america first hisms brother tim noted to the "southeast sun" newspaper in enterprise, quote, brendan was a third generation 82nd airborne. him, my dad and my grandfather did the exact same thing in the military. he was proud of being a third generation 82nd. he absolutely, not in a political way but in an altruistic way, believed in doing something and that something was serving his country. even when he was preparing to delay to afghanistan, brendan was worried more about his family than himself. he told his sister katy to keep her grades up
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a&m, had an army scholarship there, i went to the army four years but i wasn't commissioned until a year after vietnam, when i took the scholarship i anticipated i'd end up in vietnam, but the war ended. and we would talk, though, in training and i'd been a sentry before, put out on a perimeter to sit guard during the night and i was out there standing guard to make sure nothing happened to my friends who were getting some sleep at night. i was their protection. so i wasn't about to fall asleep when, as dark as it was, out on perimeter, because i had to warn them if someone was coming in and, sure, it was drills, it was practice, if some want to call it that, but during drills you take have very seriously, but i came to appreciate the role of someone who is a forward observer, someone who is a century, someone -- sentry, someone who is out there on the perimeter sitting, standing guard to make sure that they're protected back in the main group, well, -- well, that's the way the role of an offshore inspector struck me. they're out there protecting us. you can imagine someone on guard duty
a&m, had an army scholarship there, i went to the army four years but i wasn't commissioned until a year after vietnam, when i took the scholarship i anticipated i'd end up in vietnam, but the war ended. and we would talk, though, in training and i'd been a sentry before, put out on a perimeter to sit guard during the night and i was out there standing guard to make sure nothing happened to my friends who were getting some sleep at night. i was their protection. so i wasn't about to fall...
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the army is trying to get them to do army-style physical training. >> 5, 4, 3, 2, 11. good job. >> was the hardest part of this job? >> as far as an instructor? probably the language barrier. many of the things we want to get across and things we want to put emphasis on, sometimes it is hard because it might not get translated exactly right or they may not understand some things. >> we are taking to capitol hill as the u.s. house convenes for legislative business. the agenda today includes committee the 20 anniversary of the americans with disabilities act. this is live house coverage on c-span. been uncovered as obstacles to equal opportunity have been removed. by celebrating the accomplishments of the past 20 years founded in the initiative of the disabilities act, lord god, responsible government has continued to embrace the advent and development of your people. lord here, may each -- hear may each child of disadvantage and victim of war and accident be given hope and grounding for personal aspirations to achieve his or her full potential in your sight. with the he
the army is trying to get them to do army-style physical training. >> 5, 4, 3, 2, 11. good job. >> was the hardest part of this job? >> as far as an instructor? probably the language barrier. many of the things we want to get across and things we want to put emphasis on, sometimes it is hard because it might not get translated exactly right or they may not understand some things. >> we are taking to capitol hill as the u.s. house convenes for legislative business. the...
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there are a number of them decide they're going into the army. tomorrow, i will have been our unami as long as i have been in my life. i thooght about that. i went to training in 1976, and it was not a great time to be in the army. it was extraordinary and his the post-vietnam dealing -- i have had people in our department tell me that is how they feel. we have to change that. these men and women are every bit as committed aa our men and women in uniform. i'm married to a soldier. i was a soldier. they enjoy very contribution they are making, it is my approach to be their leader, but my greater privileee to be one of their numbers. what we have to do is give them as tradition, a tools, and leadership and working environment that they deserve to massive fashion. >> where a lot of americans interface with their departmentt is at the airport, and people say that they feel like they areperped when they walk into a screening line. >> most of the agents are committed professionals who have one job alone -- to ensure your safe air travel, and they do wi
there are a number of them decide they're going into the army. tomorrow, i will have been our unami as long as i have been in my life. i thooght about that. i went to training in 1976, and it was not a great time to be in the army. it was extraordinary and his the post-vietnam dealing -- i have had people in our department tell me that is how they feel. we have to change that. these men and women are every bit as committed aa our men and women in uniform. i'm married to a soldier. i was a...
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army from 1884 to 1922, including command of troops in the spanish-american war. colonel young is also the first black to serve in fact as the superintendent of a national park because he commanded the army unit assigned to protect sequoyah national park and general grant national park. colonel young served our country with great distinction, and i hope this study will help us find appropriate ways to honor his life. mr. speaker, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from wyoming reserves the balance of her time. the gentlewoman from guam. ms. bordallo: mr. speaker, i have no additional requests for time and would inquire of the minority whether they have any additional speakers. mrs. lummis: mr. speaker, we anticipate that mr. austria of ohio may have a statement on this matter, but he has not yet arrived and i would hope that he would be allowed to speak out of order on a subsequent bill with his statement. and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back the balance of her time. the gentlewoman's time h
army from 1884 to 1922, including command of troops in the spanish-american war. colonel young is also the first black to serve in fact as the superintendent of a national park because he commanded the army unit assigned to protect sequoyah national park and general grant national park. colonel young served our country with great distinction, and i hope this study will help us find appropriate ways to honor his life. mr. speaker, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the...
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. >> i pay tribute to pay special tribute to must ell madon in a grenade attack in an army convoy. he was assigned to the first squadron of the 173rd airborne combat team in germany. specialist madden joined in 2008 and 2000 graduate of bell view high school. in addition to being a father, he was a model citizen. he served our country abroad and committed to his community as a football coach and dedicated husband to his wife michelle. according to his troop commander, fellow soldiers could rely on his attitude to make things happen when tipings were tough and known as someone who would never leave his buddies in a bad situation. my thoughts and prayers with his family and friends were deeply indeaded to specialist madden for his service and sacrifice. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: request permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: the sonoran antelope 61 minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: the sonoran antelope are in danger. the protectors have
. >> i pay tribute to pay special tribute to must ell madon in a grenade attack in an army convoy. he was assigned to the first squadron of the 173rd airborne combat team in germany. specialist madden joined in 2008 and 2000 graduate of bell view high school. in addition to being a father, he was a model citizen. he served our country abroad and committed to his community as a football coach and dedicated husband to his wife michelle. according to his troop commander, fellow soldiers...
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he was a army ranger. he was wounded while serving in iraq and lost both legs as a result of that attack. his grandfather served in world war ii and his father in vietnam. he then sought to serve his country and lost both legs and dedicated himself then to overcome this challenge and made the united states olympic team and competed in vancouver. so these olympians mentor and inspire others. so this is remarkable. this is building off the olympic ideal to help our warriors and we are achieving the goal and that is use sports as a platform for healing. $10 billion can be a lot of money, but talking about what we get out of this, the intangibles we can get out of this, when these men and women feel so good about themselves and take their bodies to new levels. guess what? they feel good about their families, their jobs. and our goal here is to make sure that they can live as full a life as they possibly can and i yield to the gentleman. the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. cry fer -- mr. crenshaw: i cl
he was a army ranger. he was wounded while serving in iraq and lost both legs as a result of that attack. his grandfather served in world war ii and his father in vietnam. he then sought to serve his country and lost both legs and dedicated himself then to overcome this challenge and made the united states olympic team and competed in vancouver. so these olympians mentor and inspire others. so this is remarkable. this is building off the olympic ideal to help our warriors and we are achieving...
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improvised explosive device, that money would be transferred to the army. i just think it's clear that we have got to pass this bill, this supplemental today. get this behind us as we move on to the 2011 bill. as stated the secretary and the comptroller pointed out that by mid august we'll start running out of funds for key crucial accounts and they'll have to start making adjustments -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. dicks: that will be ridiculous. so we must get this done today. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from wisconsin reserves the balance of his time of the the gentleman from california. mr. lewis: madam speaker, i yield three minutes to our leader on the homeland subcommittee, hahl rogers of kentucky. three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas -- from kentucky is recognized for three minutes. mr. rogers: thank you, madam speaker. i thank the gentleman for yielding. while there should be no higher priority for congress than to provide for our common defense, the democrats have
improvised explosive device, that money would be transferred to the army. i just think it's clear that we have got to pass this bill, this supplemental today. get this behind us as we move on to the 2011 bill. as stated the secretary and the comptroller pointed out that by mid august we'll start running out of funds for key crucial accounts and they'll have to start making adjustments -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. dicks: that will be ridiculous. so we must...
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be another to it does not take 10 years to train an army and police. we train our people in eight weeks for combat. we are going to lose it and i'm so sorry, because most people of the world only see us as a big atm machine of which we have deep pockets and our pockets are empty. thanks for letting me speak. have a great day. host: thank you. guest: we are nolonger seen so much as they atm machine. we are now the people going to the atm machine. the problem is american private individuals don't save much money. we live on credit card debt and our government lives on the equivalent. that is because people in asia and governments in the gulf save a lot of money. they have a pool of money that we can then go to the atm and think we can keep drawing on that for every to live beyond our means. one of the greatest d sincerest issues facing us in the coming years and decades will have profound influence on our foreign policy. one of the reasons america got out of vietnam was because of the financial crisis vietnam produced by thearly 1970's, increasing americ
be another to it does not take 10 years to train an army and police. we train our people in eight weeks for combat. we are going to lose it and i'm so sorry, because most people of the world only see us as a big atm machine of which we have deep pockets and our pockets are empty. thanks for letting me speak. have a great day. host: thank you. guest: we are nolonger seen so much as they atm machine. we are now the people going to the atm machine. the problem is american private individuals don't...
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army. he saw combat as a platoon leader and later inducted into the infantry officer candidates' school hall of fame. he returned to hawaii and played a key role in promoting statehood and in 1959, chief justice richardson was one of the most prominent figures that deserves thanks from all of us on hawaii becoming a state. chief justice richardson was lieutenant governor serving one term from 1962 to 1966 as a democrat. he was the first of ancestry to hold that office. richardson served as chief justice of hawaii's supreme court and during his 16 years as chief justice, made a number of landmark rulings that has shaped hawaii and our nation to this day. most of all, he is much loved by his family. and we will always remember him he is a grandfather. i could always count on him and come by and watch my practice as much as he could. i think that is the legacy all of us want to remember chief justice richardson for. he fought for the establishment of the law school. his efforts culminated in 1
army. he saw combat as a platoon leader and later inducted into the infantry officer candidates' school hall of fame. he returned to hawaii and played a key role in promoting statehood and in 1959, chief justice richardson was one of the most prominent figures that deserves thanks from all of us on hawaii becoming a state. chief justice richardson was lieutenant governor serving one term from 1962 to 1966 as a democrat. he was the first of ancestry to hold that office. richardson served as...
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i'm staying at the salvation army shelter. guest: first of all, thank you for your service. we definitely appreciate that. last year, the obama administration provided $1.5 billion to communities for the homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program, and in communities across the country, some of those resources were used to go to individuals like yourself who have the means to pay rent, but the barrier is the deposit that is needed. i would get with your case manager at the salvation army to identify where those resources go in the community that can help you get the apartment that you desperately need and deserve. host: part of the plan as the federal strategic plan is to look at best practices. what are some of the best practices with health care and the homeless? guest: 0, that is a very good question. communities like seattle and connecticut are utilizing health care in terms of making sure that people are well taken care of by getting the health care needs taken care of. states like massachusetts, who tend to be on occurred in terms of -- who tend to be had occurred
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second, we provide $190 million to new troop housing for army trainees. over 60,000 of who are presently living in barracks that don't even meet minimum d.o.d. standards. 18 and 19-year-old military recruit, they don't have many lobbyists running around the halls of capitol hill. but they deserve our nation's respect and support for their decision to serve in our military during a time of war. third, we provide $200 million for a guard and reserve construction initiative, recognizing the vital role these troops are playing in iraq and afghanistan. fourth, the bill provides $1.3 billion in emergency appropriations for military construction at facilities in support of our military operations in afghanistan. fifth, recognizing the mental wounds of war can sometimes be more painful and long lasting than the physical wounds of combat. we provide $5.2 billion for the v.a. to continue its improvements in ptsd and mental health care for america's veterans. sixth, this bill includes funding for 4,048 new permanent v.a. claims processors in order to help veterans r
second, we provide $190 million to new troop housing for army trainees. over 60,000 of who are presently living in barracks that don't even meet minimum d.o.d. standards. 18 and 19-year-old military recruit, they don't have many lobbyists running around the halls of capitol hill. but they deserve our nation's respect and support for their decision to serve in our military during a time of war. third, we provide $200 million for a guard and reserve construction initiative, recognizing the vital...
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the army attacks ethnic minority villages. violence and societal discrimination against women, recruitment of child soldiers, and trafficking in persons have continued. the regime also severely restricts freedom of assembly, expression, association, movement, and religion. in addition, i'm very concerned that the regime has taken steps that seem to guarantee that the elections that will be held in burma later this year will not in the words of the state department be transparent, inclusive, or credible. and i'm still aappointed there has not been additional multilateral pressure against this regime. i strongly urge the administration to put more pressure on our trading partners and the united nations to put the leaders of this regime and its cronies under targeted economic pressure that denies them access to personal wealth and sources of revenue. i call on the united nations, along with southeast asian neighbors, and the people's republic of china to step up engagement considerably. i'm pleased that this congress amplified ou
the army attacks ethnic minority villages. violence and societal discrimination against women, recruitment of child soldiers, and trafficking in persons have continued. the regime also severely restricts freedom of assembly, expression, association, movement, and religion. in addition, i'm very concerned that the regime has taken steps that seem to guarantee that the elections that will be held in burma later this year will not in the words of the state department be transparent, inclusive, or...
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>> they supply troops for the air force and army. we are about 54,000 now currently serving. i asked before i came down here about the size of the national guard forces in these four states -- california, over 19,000, ariz. nearly seven dozen, it new mexico 3000, and taxes, 20,000. even though those states are providing forces to efforts overseas, there is a sizable number of national guardsmen and women available to perform the duty. i rely on the general and governor's part of the council of governors who advise secretary robert gates and secretary janet napolitano to tell me where the need is. i cannot see a case where we would be over extending the national guard in this effort. >> were there any of the troops who had a change of deployment overseas? >> no, none of them have had to change. >> to follow up, the weather in california announced [unintelligible] are the part of this or separate? [unintelligible] drug smugglers. on what basis -- >> i think the commissioner can answer your second question, but in terms of what governors are requesting, they made a request to th
>> they supply troops for the air force and army. we are about 54,000 now currently serving. i asked before i came down here about the size of the national guard forces in these four states -- california, over 19,000, ariz. nearly seven dozen, it new mexico 3000, and taxes, 20,000. even though those states are providing forces to efforts overseas, there is a sizable number of national guardsmen and women available to perform the duty. i rely on the general and governor's part of the...
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the army and marine corps operating accounts are about to run into the red. without these supplemental funds, the pentagon will begin cutbacks, reduce training, delay equipment purchases, possibly even delay pay for our soldiers and marines. by passing this clean supplemental, we can avert these dangerous situations. we can provide disaster relief funds to the areas that need it. we can avoid adding tens of billions of dollars to the federal deficit that would have come from add-ons passed by this house two weeks ago. i urge my colleagues please pass a clean supplemental bill now. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentlelady from texas rise? without objection. ms. jackson lee: mr. speaker, the supplemental that this leadership passed was to create jobs and i hope that the bill that comes from the senate will embrace the need for american jobs. in ohio the home of our minority leader there is a 10.5% unemployment. can anyone explain to me why the republicans continue to obstruct the extension
the army and marine corps operating accounts are about to run into the red. without these supplemental funds, the pentagon will begin cutbacks, reduce training, delay equipment purchases, possibly even delay pay for our soldiers and marines. by passing this clean supplemental, we can avert these dangerous situations. we can provide disaster relief funds to the areas that need it. we can avoid adding tens of billions of dollars to the federal deficit that would have come from add-ons passed by...
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pakistani army military forces are investing their treasure and we are providing them the training that is necessary. i believe what the congressman has done here is important and he is absolutely right to be able to have this discussion and to recognize that something is awry. we have to work together on the humanitarian side to be able to inform the pakistani people and the pakistan parliament and government officials to not run away from the humanitarian work that the united states is doing. we just passed a multibillion dollar bill that is going to work on rebuilding pakistan from the education and social and health care lines. so the training that is being done by our military should be done in a peaceful mode and that should be announced by the officials of the pakistan government and not run away from the good things we are doing there. my concern to be able to acknowledge or affirm that we have troops there under the war powers act would suggest that we are there in a hostile manner. we are perceived with hostility because there has not been a standing up by our friends in pakis
pakistani army military forces are investing their treasure and we are providing them the training that is necessary. i believe what the congressman has done here is important and he is absolutely right to be able to have this discussion and to recognize that something is awry. we have to work together on the humanitarian side to be able to inform the pakistani people and the pakistan parliament and government officials to not run away from the humanitarian work that the united states is doing....
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with the death of nick baken from cancer, arkansas and america have lost a hero, a vietnam veteran, an army retiree and a medal of honor winner. yet for those of us who knew nick, mostly we have lost a friend. advocacy for veterans was his life's work, touching the lives of military families by helping them with a problem. touching the life of arkansas by participating in so many public events honoring our military. the last time i talked with nick he was working on some end of life financial issues but in his matter of fact blunt way he said, but other than that, i'm good to go. but other than that, i'm good to go. mr. snyder: nick bake season now gone and we will miss him. our -- bacon is now gone and we will miss him. my condolences and gratitude go to his wife, his grandchildren and his brothers and sisters. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from washington rise? >> request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. >> mr. speaker, the ameri
with the death of nick baken from cancer, arkansas and america have lost a hero, a vietnam veteran, an army retiree and a medal of honor winner. yet for those of us who knew nick, mostly we have lost a friend. advocacy for veterans was his life's work, touching the lives of military families by helping them with a problem. touching the life of arkansas by participating in so many public events honoring our military. the last time i talked with nick he was working on some end of life financial...
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soviet-spoken work horse, his passion was shown throughout his public service, throughout the united states army, georgia senate, united states senate and as a director of the peace corps. he was a devoted hard worker who was a pioneer for the conservative movement in georgia. some might say he was a pillar of the community, but that's an understatement. he was the foundation upon which the pillars were built. as a key figure in the establishment of a strong republican party in georgia, he was the first republican since reconstruction to be re-elected to the united states senate. he was no tore tore youse for his ability to work on both sides of the aisle and saw ways through bitter partisanship and he was well liked and respected by all his colleagues. apart from being a brilliant man he was a humble and kind man, characterics that helped in the advancement of the cause he fought for. as a testament to his humble nature, i will share a story with you and a relationship that would change his life. while vacationing in maine in 1978, he decided he would look up the former chairman of the republic
soviet-spoken work horse, his passion was shown throughout his public service, throughout the united states army, georgia senate, united states senate and as a director of the peace corps. he was a devoted hard worker who was a pioneer for the conservative movement in georgia. some might say he was a pillar of the community, but that's an understatement. he was the foundation upon which the pillars were built. as a key figure in the establishment of a strong republican party in georgia, he was...
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the bilateral ones that go on between the chairman and the joint chiefs and the head of the israeli army and the national security advisers, and they're talking every month. the defense secretary, defense minister, and so on. scenes like an awful lot of talking. >> i like a couple points. first, the u.s. government is big. we a lot of people involved in this. there's no substitute for talking to your counterparts on the other side, understanding their concerns and understanding the challenges that are faced. by the same token, there's a lot of decision makers in our government that the israelis find value in being able to interact with that number of decision makers. and as i describe my speech, there a lot of challenges in the region right now. we have air iran. we have hezbollah/hamas. we have other issues. so all these challenges require an intense level of discussion with a number of people throughout our government to insure that we're in full center. >> other questions? >> thank you. i am with the bulls and center. as you plan for, think about the comprehensive it -- as with the wi
the bilateral ones that go on between the chairman and the joint chiefs and the head of the israeli army and the national security advisers, and they're talking every month. the defense secretary, defense minister, and so on. scenes like an awful lot of talking. >> i like a couple points. first, the u.s. government is big. we a lot of people involved in this. there's no substitute for talking to your counterparts on the other side, understanding their concerns and understanding the...
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this time for the presentation of the colors by the 54th regiment ceremonial unit, a massachusetts army national guard, and then and remain standing for the pledge of allegiance that will be led by operation iraqi freedom veteran, marine sgt liz thompson. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, into the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice all. -- with liberty and justice for all. >> let's thank our color guard, sergeant hopson, and all of those who serve our great country. [applause] well, please be seated, and welcome again to our annual meeting. rst, i would ask for a up motion to adopt the rules of procedure for our annual meeting. gov. manchin moves, gov. patrick seconds. any discussion? not all in favor of adopting the procedure say aye. any governor who wishes to submit a new policy for adoption at the meeting must meet a vote to suspend the rules and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. i want to appoint the members of the nominating committee for next year's executive committee and
this time for the presentation of the colors by the 54th regiment ceremonial unit, a massachusetts army national guard, and then and remain standing for the pledge of allegiance that will be led by operation iraqi freedom veteran, marine sgt liz thompson. >> i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, into the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice all. -- with liberty and justice for all. >> let's thank our...
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it is true there are no armies facing each other shooting and killing each other, no tanks, not those conventional type of hostilities but we don't live in a conventional era and we don't fight conventional wars but there's a lot of hostile action going on. in looking and checking to find out if anybody's been killed, the reports that i found, anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 pakistanis have been killed. now that sounds like it's rather hostile and that comes not from our invasion in troop but we've invaded them with our predatorsworks our drone missiles and we drop bombs and we aim at targets, always at the bad people. but the best of my knowledge from the information i get is that 14 al qaeda leaders have been killed and the rest have been civilians and who knows exactly what their sentiments would be. maybe a lot of them are defending their own country. maybe they see that they don't like foreign occupiers. but there's a lot of hostile action going on and a lot of people are dying. the gentleman from ohio is quite correct if you check with the people of pakistan they don't want us ther
it is true there are no armies facing each other shooting and killing each other, no tanks, not those conventional type of hostilities but we don't live in a conventional era and we don't fight conventional wars but there's a lot of hostile action going on. in looking and checking to find out if anybody's been killed, the reports that i found, anywhere from 1,000 to 2,500 pakistanis have been killed. now that sounds like it's rather hostile and that comes not from our invasion in troop but...
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after a while, you get this big army of people who are a little bit nervous or afraid, but you stand strong. you'll get this great following. most of us here are christians or come from that christian background. do not be afraid to express that. as we do those things, and they are very important, they come from the biblical background. thank you for coming. this conference has totally inspired me. i came here a little bit -- my battery was kind of love. just being able to meet the people nclb speakers, it is so inspiring. -- to meet the people and to see all the speakers, it is so inspiring. [applause] >> i am rising sophomore. i have heard that princeton is supposedly the most conservative -- conservative i believe. i was kind of skeptical of that. i do not think any i believe it is conservative. -- i.t. -- ivy league is conservative. i wrote an essay that was a little bit against darling. it was very well received. -- darwin. six years ago, this whole hookup culture was very widely accepted. that was the norm. be a trick the liberals into saying that there is this the pop culture
after a while, you get this big army of people who are a little bit nervous or afraid, but you stand strong. you'll get this great following. most of us here are christians or come from that christian background. do not be afraid to express that. as we do those things, and they are very important, they come from the biblical background. thank you for coming. this conference has totally inspired me. i came here a little bit -- my battery was kind of love. just being able to meet the people nclb...
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my wife and i have worked all our lives with the exception of the time when i was in the army. i paid my taxes. i paid my mortgage, and i expect to relationship my reward, and that is to live a fairly reasonable retirement. now, it amazes me that the imf, these very wealthy, upper class bankers who caused this housing bubble with their greed, and we had to bail them out. they would say i need to change my life and get rid of my social security. get rid of the interest i paid on my mortgage. all these things are targeted towards the middle class. and if you want to get rid of the middle class, go ahead. do that. but to me, if people can afford these very large multi-million dollar pleasure crafts, and homes, second and third homes that they buas an investment and with the loophole of having a gally and so on, then obviously they ca afford to pay a little more taxes too. and i think that the middle class in this country is being pummeled. and i'm not against paying my fair share, but you know something? the wealthy. and i'm not against the wealthy. more power to them. they'll fin
my wife and i have worked all our lives with the exception of the time when i was in the army. i paid my taxes. i paid my mortgage, and i expect to relationship my reward, and that is to live a fairly reasonable retirement. now, it amazes me that the imf, these very wealthy, upper class bankers who caused this housing bubble with their greed, and we had to bail them out. they would say i need to change my life and get rid of my social security. get rid of the interest i paid on my mortgage. all...
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its efforts against the boards resistance army as well. the united states commenced its for the role and a continues to play to bring security to an unstable part of africa. we have an fbi team on the ground collecting evidence, to diplomatic security officers will arrive later today to assist the government in its investigation. we have an additional fbi team standing by in the united states into -- ready to assist if needed. we will continue to do everything in our power to assist them and bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. we regret that we have confirmation of the death of one u.s. citizen killed in the attack. he was an employee of the mgo. there have been five u.s. citizens hospitalized for injuries resulting from the attacks. we are in touch with them and will be assisting in their medical evacuation in the coming hours and days. with that, i will take questions. >> do they include any peace corps volunteers? >> no. all of the peace corps volunteers have been accounted for. >> are they in critical condition? >> a co
its efforts against the boards resistance army as well. the united states commenced its for the role and a continues to play to bring security to an unstable part of africa. we have an fbi team on the ground collecting evidence, to diplomatic security officers will arrive later today to assist the government in its investigation. we have an additional fbi team standing by in the united states into -- ready to assist if needed. we will continue to do everything in our power to assist them and...